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Anthony Joshua has three possible opponents for the next fight when Eddie Hearn lifts the lid

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Anthony Joshua was set in a queue to fight with three potential opponents for another boxing fight, but Promoter Eddie Hearn insisted on devoting time to consider the decision. The 35-year-old has not entered the ring since the IBF heavyweight defeat with Daniel Dubois in September 2024 in Wembley. Joshua hit the deck in the first, third, fourth and fifth round before he was counted by the judge, leading critics to call for retirement. However, it seems that the former world champion is determined to push another fight on the highest scale.

Joshua misses the possibility of fighting Tyson Fury, but the fight never materialized. Then Fury announced his decision to leave boxing after the second defeat with Oleksandre Usyk. Hearn suggested that Fury would be their first call port if he decided to withdraw from his retirement from boxing. But the promoter assumes that his hopes for such a reversal are unbelievable and maybe instead he will have to look for an alternative opponent.

“In the perfect world, Tyson Fury gets out of the couch and says:” I’m bored. I want to throw an ankle from AJ, “said Hearn Sun. “And this telephone conversation would be the most lovely telephone conversation I had in my career, and it can come, but if so, we have to find an opponent. And he is [Joshua] He must have 100 % physically correct, because this is probably the most vital decision and moment of his career, because this is the last [fights]. “

It seems unlikely that Fury, 37 years ancient, will return to his word, and the next move of Hearna may be the search for a rematch from Dubois. However, the prevailing IBF champion wants to make an appointment with a rematch with Utyk, who defeated him in 2023 via a knockout from the ninth round.

If neither Fury nor Dubois would agree, he would leave Joshua with Agit Kabayel, Joseph Parker and Deontay Wilder. Kabayel is a fleeting WBC handle, and Parker has the title of WBO. In the face of his long -time rival, Wilder can represent the tempting option for AJ, but the American has just confirmed the fight against Tyrell Herndon in June – excluding him to be predicted the future.

Supremo Matchroom Hearn is adamant that they did not hurry with the decision and suggested that the identity of the next opponent of Joshua is not as vital as he returns to the ring.

“We are not in a hurry. Another move is so vital for the last chapter, because it is so,” he added.

“We have to do it well, and if we can’t get Dubois or if we can’t get fury, we have to fight someone else. And it can be Parker, it can be cabayel, it can be, I don’t know, wild … no one.”

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Dave Allen vs. Filip Hrgovic – weigh-in results

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Allen and Hrgovic face-to-face for the last time before the fight. Photo: Queensberry, Leigh Dawney

Dave Allen weighed slightly more than Filip Hrgovic ahead of Saturday’s heavyweight clash in Doncaster.

Allen will face Hrgovic at the Eco-Power Stadium in Doncaster, live on DAZN.

The popular Doncaster competitor weighed 248.8lb, four ounces more than his rival who weighed 248.4lb.

After their last face-to-face meeting, the pair rushed to the cameras, with both men trying to face each other to gain one last psychological advantage.

Allen weighed more than 10 pounds less than the 259.1 pounds he faced defeat by Arslanbek Makhmnudov in October.

Allen and Hrgovic face-to-face for the last time before the fight. Photo: Queensberry, Leigh Dawney

The 34-year-old is clearly the underdog in the bookmakers’ eyes, but he has promised to cause a solemn stir.

“He’s a great fighter, but I’m not afraid of him,” he said.

“I didn’t care about Filip Hrgovic.

“On paper I shouldn’t even be in the ring with him, but I feel like it’s going to be a special night at Donny’s tomorrow.

“I will experience one of the biggest disappointments in the history of British boxing.”

Hrgovic, who is being lined up for summer clash with Moses Itauma had he emerged victorious, he would have tipped the scales by over seven pounds more than he weighed in the wake of his August win over David Adeleye.

The Croatian, two wins since his only professional loss to Daniel Dubois, said Allen’s fans would not facilitate him in his fight for the IBF Intercontinental title.

“We’ll see tomorrow,” said the 33-year-old.

“Let’s get down to business.

“I’ve been training tough. I can’t wait.

“It’s just me and him in the ring. It won’t facilitate him [the home support]”

Undercard scales

Michael Gomez Jr vs Lee McGregor – lightweight – 10 rounds

  • Michael Gomez Jr – 134.10 pounds
  • Lee McGregor – 134.11 pounds

Louie O’Doherty vs Ahmed Hatim – British and Commonwealth lightweight titles – 10 rounds

  • Louie O’Doherty – 134.11 pounds
  • Ahmed Hatim – 134.9 pounds

Asadkhuja Muydinkhujaev vs Alexis Torres – welterweight – 6 rounds

  • Asadkhuja Muydinkhujaev – £150.11
  • Alexis Torres – 144.12 pounds

Joe Hayden vs. Ryan Frost – welterweight – 6 rounds

  • Joe Hayden – 148.6 pounds
  • Ryan Frost – 149.14 pounds

Carl Fail vs. Luis Montelongo – super welterweight – 10 rounds

  • Carl Fail – 155.1 lbs
  • Luis Montelongo – 158.5 pounds

Kian Hamilton vs Les Urry – super lightweight – 4 rounds

  • Kian Hamilton – 137.3 pounds
  • Les Urry – 136.2 lbs

John Tom Varey vs Stephen Jackson – super fly – 4 rounds

  • John Tom Varey – 117.13 pounds
  • Stephen Jackson – 117.15 pounds

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Tyson Fury’s family dispute breaks out just hours before his 16-year-old daughter’s wedding

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Venezuela Fury and Noah Price will get married next weekend (Photo: Instagram: @venezuelafuryofficial)

Tyson Fury’s 16-year-old daughter Venezuela is set to marry her partner Noah Price this weekend, although the couple’s special day risks being overshadowed by the bitter rift that has torn through her family. The teenager, the eldest daughter of the two-time heavyweight boxing champion, became engaged to 19-year-old Noah last year on her 16th birthday.

The couple is scheduled to exchange vows on Saturday, and Venezuela enthusiastically documented their final wedding preparations for their social media followers earlier this week. However, preparations for the ceremony did not go smoothly as her father, Tyson, and grandfather, John, had a major argument earlier this year, with the latter expressing his concerns about his granddaughter getting married at such a teenage age.

In a veiled warning to Venezuela, the outspoken 60-year-old revealed he was surprised by the news of her engagement before sharing his worries about Tyson and his younger son, Tommy, during an appearance on a recently broadcast program Netflix series At Home with the Furies.

While Tyson defended amateur boxer Noah as a “decent guy”, an furious John questioned whether his granddaughter should be getting married at such a teenage age.

“These are children!” – he said. “I don’t think she’s mature enough for something like this – she’s still a child. A 15-year-old under my care should never have a boyfriend, ever.”

While the decision to allow their daughter to marry at the age of 16 has sparked public debate, the Furys have stood by her, with her mother Paris recently telling This Morning that the teenager is “so mature for her age”.

“She’s done so much in such a tiny amount of time just because of who she is and the fact that she has six younger siblings that she helped raise, I can’t deny that,” Paris said.

“I can’t say no to her because I got engaged when I was 17. She’s clearly following in my footsteps, so how can I judge her in any way.

“I know she’s teenage. But I think she’s found the person she loves and if she’s joyful, I’ll support her completely.”

Venezuela Fury with mom Paris.

Venezuela Fury with mom Paris. (Photo: Getty Images)

It is unclear whether John will attend Saturday’s wedding, having refused to attend Tyson’s fight against Arslanbek Makhmudov last month after revealing the pair were no longer on speaking terms.

John revealed that his once close bond with his son had been “totally destroyed” by boxing, even going so far as to refuse to watch “The Gypsy King” return to the ring.

A major factor in the rift was Tyson’s decision to come out of retirement for a fifth time and face Makhmudov, with the boxer admitting that his father had urged him to hang up the gloves six years ago after his first victory over Deontay Wilder.

“I think he’s concerned,” Tyson told Good Morning Britain. “When it comes to your children, when they are your close relatives or whatever, I think you worry a lot about that person.

“He has his own opinion and he doesn’t want me to do it – he never wanted me to do it in the last six years.”

Asked if his father would attend his fight with Makhmudov, Tyson replied: “Possibly. But he didn’t come to the Usyk II fight, so I’m not holding my breath.

“My dad will do what my dad will do. He’s his own man and there’s nothing I can do about it. If he shows up, it’ll be great, and if he doesn’t, that’s great too.”

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Keyshawn Davis vs. Nahir Albright 2 – Large Fight Preview and Predictions

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Davis' 2023 win over Albright was deemed uncontested Photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank

Keyshawn Davis returns to the ring in Saturday’s rematch with Nahir Albright in Norfolk.

Davis will face Albright at the Scope Arena and it will be the first Top Rank card on DAZN.

Davis (14-0, 10 KO) won the pair’s first fight, but later tested positive for marijuana and the fight was declared a no-contest.

“The Businessman” was making waves after winning the WBO lightweight title, but his progress was curtailed after he missed weight in his scheduled first defense against Edwin De Los Santos.

The 27-year-old lost his belt on weight and his fight with De Los Santos was shelved.

Davis’ 2023 win over Albright was deemed uncontested Photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank

The home favorite returned after an almost year-long break with a last-round stoppage over Jamain Ortiz in his super lightweight debut in January.

Albright (17-2-1, 7 KO) is 1-1 since his first match against Davis, securing an upset victory over Keyshawn’s older brother Kelvin before drawing to a draw with Frank Martin in February.

Davis and Albright face-to-face at Thursday's press conference. Photo: Top Rank
Davis and Albright face-to-face at Thursday’s news conference. Photo: Top Rank

The 30-year-old was involved in an altercation with Davis following his victory over his brother last June.

Norman Jr returns after losing Haney

Former welterweight world champion Brian Norman Jr looks to get back to winning ways when he faces Josh Wagner.

Norman Jr (28-1, 22 KO) lost the WBO belt in a comprehensive fight lost by unanimous decision to Devin Haney in November and has since changed his training setup, joining world-renowned trainer Ronnie Shields.

Norman Jr was beaten by Haney in November. Photo: Queensberry/Leigh Dawney
Norman Jr was beaten by Haney in November. Photo: Queensberry/Leigh Dawney

Canadian Wagner (19-2, 10 KO) lost every round to Harlem Eubank in his last appearance in November.

Davis fights Dobson

Kelvin Davis hopes to bounce back from his first professional loss to the aforementioned Albright when he faces Peter Dobson in a welterweight bout.

Davis (15-1, 8 KO) suffered a majority defeat to Albright, and Dobson (17-3, 10 KO) ended a three-fight losing streak, including to Conor Benn, by knocking out Jorge Humberto Rodriguez Regaldo in the first round.

Nahir Albright upset Kelvin Davis last June. Photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank
Nahir Albright upset Kelvin Davis last June. Photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank
Undercard remaining

Undefeated featherweight Yan Santana (16-0, 13 KO) may be getting closer to his maiden world title, winning the WBO NABO crown after a points victory over Cristian Cruz Chacon (24-7-2, 12 KO)

Keon Davis (4-0, 3 KO), the younger brother of Keyshawn and Kelvin, can extend his undefeated decision streak with a victory over Edwine Humaine Jr. (9-2, 7 KO) in the super welterweight division.

Dedrick Crockem (6-0, 3 KO) may also need distance to beat Eric Howard (7-4, 2 KO) in the super featherweight division.

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